Following this year’s acclaimed revival of The Crucible, the Queen’s Theatre is partnering with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg again to produce Diane Samuels’ heart-warming classic Kindertransport in association with Selladoor Productions. Running from 8 – 24 March, it marks the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport and 25 years since the deeply moving and timely modern classic was written.

Where to Start With Your Family History By Peter LayzellHornchurch Library9th March 2018 3:00pm – 4:15pm

This talk covers the basic rules for researching your family history based on Peter’s experience in both conducting family history research and from running popular family history websites

A guided dog walk approximately 3.4km/2.5 miles in length (a shorter walk will also be available) to explore Hornchurch Country Park and the surrounding Landscape with your furry friend raising funds for Essex Wildlife Trust and the Retired Greyhounds Owners Association. The walk is open to all breeds and a goody bag will be provided to each entrant. There will be dog related stalls and refreshments outside the visitor centre. No need to book just turn up on the day to register. Dogs are required to be on a lead for the duration of the walk. £5 donation per dog

Our next indoor table top is on Sunday 18th March. We only take advanced bookings. Please call 07508135449 to book.
School tables £12…. seller brings table £8 (up to 6ft)

This is a very popular event so book early!

Islands In The StreamQueen’s Theatre HornchurchMonday, 19 March 7:30pm

Celebrating the Queen & King of country, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers…

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!

This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.

Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

“We cannot wait to be back touring the country with our brand-new show, The Magic Storybook,” said Milkshake Presenter and Show Director Derek Moran, “It’s a magical show full of audience participation. The Milkshake audience will love the classic fairytale storylines, the songs and seeing lots of their favourite Milkshake! characters live on stage”

Milkshake! Live, The Magic Storybook, stars Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Toyland Detective, Fireman Sam, Shimmer and Shine, Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper as well as Milkshake!’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters at every show. The show will take audiences on a journey through their favourite fairy tales featuring much-loved stories that will be familiar to everyone – young and old. With music, singing and dancing, Milkshake! Live, The Magic Storybook is the fourth nationwide live tour from Channel 5’s Milkshake! The tour will run until October this year with additional dates set to be announced for 2018.

“It’s incredibly important that we are able to take Milkshake! to our audiences around the UK so that everyone can have the opportunity to experience the brand in an immersive way,” said Sarah Muller, Head of Children’s, Channel 5. “Through our live tours, we can give families a Milkshake event that they won’t find anywhere else, one where they can meet their favourite characters and presenters whilst enjoying a brilliant family day out.”

UK families can find out more about Milkshake! Live ‘The Magic Story Book’ by visiting facebook.com/milkshakelive/ or by following the tour on twitter @milkshaketour or Instagram @milkshakelive.

Join us aboard the pirate ship in the woods to set sail on an adventure to find the buried treasure chest. Find the items on a scavenger hunt, make small boats and pirate craft to take home. Suitable for ages 3+. Please dress to suit the weather. Donation £6 per child

Learn the Art of Fishing. All equipment is provided but if you have your own feel free to bring it along. Children over the age of 12 will need a 1-day licence from the post office. You can also get this online or phone them on 0344 8005386. We catch and release to water. £7.00 per person fishing

Come and explore the different habitats at Hornchurch Country Park. Go on a Bug Hunt and find many of the insects that live in the Ingrebourne Valley. All equipment supplied. Suitable for ages 3+. Please dress to suit the weather. Donation £6 per child

Titanic: Honor and GloryHavering Museum, Romford7 Apr – 1 Sep 2018

The exhibition will not only have many artefacts from the ill-fated liner, like a steward’s tunic and the watch that stopped when it was immersed in the icy cold water of the North Atlantic on 14th April, 1912, but also props from the James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster movie starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Billy Zane and Kate Winslet.